Category: Tri-Town News
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Elms Elementary School teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
JACKSON — Elms Elementary School second grade teacher Shaina Brenner has been honored with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award presented by the Milken Family Foundation in recognition of her outstanding and innovative teaching, exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence through professional development. The award was presented to Brenner during an Oct. 7 assembly at the…
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Jackson Liberty High School to host marching band competition on Oct. 15
JACKSON – Fans of high school marching bands are expected to turn out for a Tournament of Bands outdoor competition that will showcase award-winning bands on Oct. 15 at Jackson Liberty High School in Jackson. The Jackson Liberty Lion Marching Band will host marching bands from throughout the region. Each band will present its competition…
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Sauickie introduces storm-related bill package ahead of Sandy anniversary
Hurricane Ian’s recent path of destruction in Florida is reminiscent of Superstorm Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey in October 2012, said state Assemblyman Alex Sauickie of Jackson, who is introducing a storm-related bill package in advance of the 10th anniversary of the state’s worst natural disaster. The three bills would help Garden State residents…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 12
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Grunin Center, Toms River. The 1975 rock musical movie is a parody tribute to science fiction and B horror movies. The film features memorable songs and audience participation. Tickets are $25 and include a pre-show costume contest and a…
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Raymond S. Santiago sworn in as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor
Raymond S. Santiago was sworn in on Oct. 7 as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor, a title he assumes pending confirmation to a full five-year term by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated for the role by Gov. Phil Murphy in September. The swearing-in ceremony, administered at the Monmouth County Courthouse, Freehold Borough, by…
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Additional roads in Jackson scheduled for paving and improvements
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson have released the names of numerous additional local roads that are scheduled for paving and improvements this fall. The entire lengths of the following township roads will be resurfaced in the upcoming weeks: High Street, Green Valley Road, Denmark Lane, South Boston Road, Indiero Road, Brentwood Road, Lenape Trail,…
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Help available to Ocean County seniors applying for ANCHOR program
With information and applications arriving by U.S. mail or email, Ocean County officials want to make sure the county’s senior residents have help available in filling out the state ANCHOR program application should they need it. “Our Office of Senior Services can help seniors at any one of three convenient locations for assistance completing the…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 5
Rutgers Law School will launch a six-month Certificate in Cannabis Law and Business in January. This non-credit program brings together expert faculty from across Rutgers Law School, Rutgers School of Business-Camden, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and Rutgers School of Communication and Information, alongside industry experts and guest speakers, according to a press…
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Jackson mayor reports upgrades have improved public safety efforts
JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina is reporting that more than a year after a $5.9 million upgrade to Jackson’s emergency response communications system went live, the municipality’s police officers, firefighters and first responders are reporting significant improvements in the technology system that connects residents with emergency services and first responders. “Effective public safety begins with…
